A high-energy musical romp following the adventures of 17th century pirates as seen through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy from the present. Along the way, the hearty crew learns what treasures truly mean.

One of the nation’s oldest such programs, TADW immerses the teenagers — this year there are more than 90 in grades seven to 12 — in the day-to-day reality of a professional theatrical troupe, from designing lighting, costumes and sets to learning lines and choreography during an intense six weeks.